noun

garibaldi

ga-rih-BAL-dee

Garibaldi (noun) means a flat biscuit made of currants pressed between two thin layers of pastry. Example: “She dunked a garibaldi in her tea.”

noun

A flat biscuit made of currants pressed between two thin layers of pastry.

"She dunked a garibaldi in her tea."

A loose, brightly coloured jacket originally worn by women, or a bright orange-yellow damselfish found off the California coast.

"A garibaldi darted between the rocks in the kelp forest."

Word forms

garibaldis plural, Garibaldis plural

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Etymology

Named after the Italian revolutionary Giuseppe Garibaldi, famous for the red shirt he wore.

Origin: Italian

Rhymes for garibaldi

Vivaldi Rinaldi Grimaldi

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Frequently asked questions

What does “garibaldi” mean?

The word “garibaldi” means a flat biscuit made of currants pressed between two thin layers of pastry.

How do you pronounce “garibaldi”?

“Garibaldi” is pronounced ga-rih-BAL-dee (/ɡæɹɪˈbældi/ in IPA).

How do you use “garibaldi” in a sentence?

Here is “garibaldi” used in a sentence: “She dunked a garibaldi in her tea.”

What part of speech is “garibaldi”?

“Garibaldi” is a noun.

Where does the word “garibaldi” come from?

The word “garibaldi” comes from Italian. Named after the Italian revolutionary Giuseppe Garibaldi, famous for the red shirt he wore.

How many meanings does “garibaldi” have?

“Garibaldi” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a flat biscuit made of currants pressed between two thin layers of pastry.

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